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Hungary

Germany, Belgium warn Hungary to drop veto on EU loan for Ukraine

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot (left) and German counterpart Johann Wadephul addressing a joint press conference in Berlin on Feb 25
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot (left) and German counterpart Johann Wadephul addressing a joint press conference in Berlin on Feb 25

Hungary’s Orban says Ukraine planning steps to disrupt energy system

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends the spring session of parliament in Budapest, Hungary, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends the spring session of parliament in Budapest, Hungary, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Hungary's opposition Tisza party widens its lead ahead of Orban's Fidesz

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, delivers a speech at a rally near the venue of the ruling Fidesz party closed doors meeting where Prime Minister Viktor Orban discusses campaign issues with party officials in Kotcse, Hungary September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, delivers a speech at a rally near the venue of the ruling Fidesz party closed doors meeting where Prime Minister Viktor Orban discusses campaign issues with party officials in Kotcse, Hungary September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 24, 2026

Former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer in London, Britain, on Feb 23, 2026, in this screen capture from video.
Former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer in London, Britain, on Feb 23, 2026, in this screen capture from video.

Hungary blocks Russia sanctions, EU cash for Kyiv on eve of Ukraine war anniversary

A person stands at a makeshift memorial to fallen soldiers in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb 23, 2026, as the conflict with Russia reaches its four-year mark.
A person stands at a makeshift memorial to fallen soldiers in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb 23, 2026, as the conflict with Russia reaches its four-year mark.

Power drought tips Ukraine’s economy into worst crisis since war’s first year

FILE PHOTO: Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel/File Photo

Hungary draws rebuke over threat to block EU Ukrainian aid

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to veto a US$106‑billion (S$134 billion) loan to Ukraine.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to veto a US$106‑billion (S$134 billion) loan to Ukraine.

Hungary threatens to block EU’s latest package of sanctions on Russia

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to veto a US$106‑billion (S$134 billion) loan to Ukraine.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to veto a US$106‑billion (S$134 billion) loan to Ukraine.

Ukraine accuses Hungary, Slovakia of ‘blackmail’ over threats to cut electricity

Slovakia and Hungary say Ukraine is to blame for the prolonged outage.
Slovakia and Hungary say Ukraine is to blame for the prolonged outage.

Hungary threatens to block Ukraine aid over oil row

 Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts as he arrives to attend the European Council meeting in Brussels on Dec 18, 2025.
 Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts as he arrives to attend the European Council meeting in Brussels on Dec 18, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.